The UK Is A Pro-Choice Nation – And We Deserve Pro-Choice Legislation
Aug 22, 2019
Yesterday’s judgment in the Court of Appeal to uphold the UK’s first ever abortion Safe Zone around our clinic in West London, is a victory for common sense, compassion and women’s right to make decisions about their own bodies free from harassment.We are a firmly pro-choice nation, but sadly, a small minority of people believe otherwise and would like to see the country take a backwards step on abortion. These anti-abortion groups who gather outside clinics have a detrimental impact on women, our team members and residents, and whether their behaviour is subtle or overt, it is a form of discrimination against women and targeted street harassment.We believe in the right to assembly, expression and to practice your religion, but this should never be at the expense of a woman’s right to legal healthcare.Before Ealing Council voted unanimously last year to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) around our Ealing clinic, anti-choice protestors were always a concern for our team.
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